Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Spokane, WA

Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Spokane, Washington. He went to Cincinnati College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Providence Health And Services Washington and his current practice location is 217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 3, Spokane, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 747-6194.

Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD61192361) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1518200666.

Contact Information

Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger, MD
217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 3,
Spokane, WA 99201-2217
(509) 747-6194
(509) 838-0824

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicholas Gerard Berger
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience11 Years
Location217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 3, Spokane, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger attended and graduated from Cincinnati College Of Medicine And Surgery in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518200666
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2013
  • Last Update Date: 11/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032438510
  • Enrollment ID: I20211001000948

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518200666NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 62712-20 (Wisconsin)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery MD61192361 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.Spokane, WAHospital
Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Health And Services Washington0345139929687

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColumbia Surgical Specialists, Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417067372
PECOS PAC ID: 2860305505
Enrollment ID: O20031110000300
Entity NameProvidence Health & Services Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194099390
PECOS PAC ID: 0345139929
Enrollment ID: O20040311001453

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger, MD
Po Box 421,
Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0421

Ph: (866) 747-2455
Dr Nicholas Gerard Berger, MD
217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 3,
Spokane, WA 99201-2217

Ph: (509) 747-6194

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